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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bowness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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137 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Bowness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Hart!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowness keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hart shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bowness as he jumps to the side.
Hart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bowness is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bowness wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bowness knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bowness regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hart trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bowness manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bowness wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bowness slips nicely into half guard.
Bowness sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hart defending well though.
Bowness works his way into full mount!
Bowness punching from mount but Hart doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bowness looking to control but Hart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice elbow there by Bowness.
Bowness can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hart is looking to escape.
Bowness lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bowness controlling from the full mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hart can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowness landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bowness wants to control the pace but Hart is squirming around nicely.
Bowness cracks Hart with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Bowness.
Bowness content just to control the position here.
Bowness scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowness putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bowness lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hart is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowness is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Hart goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Bowness!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Bowness!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bilo Wex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Manevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goran Manevski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bilo Wex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Goran Manevski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wex looks to land a right hand but Manevski moved out of range.
Manevski ducks right into an uppercut from Wex.
It looks like Goran Manevski has been cut.
Wex misses with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Wex. Those never looked like landing.
Manevski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Manevski.
Bilo Wex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manevski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wex scores with a shot to the body.
Wex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wex defends it nicely.
Manevski has a takedown stuffed.
Bilo Wex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Manevski.
Wex throws a nice looking combination but Manevski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manevski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wex wants to improve his position but Manevski is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wex trying to control from the bottom.
Wex keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manevski on the ground.
Wex wants to get back to full guard.
Wex gets full guard.
Wex looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Manevski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Manevski trying to control the pace.
Wex trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wex is not content to let Manevski control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Manevski connects with a nice short shot to Wex's temple.
Manevski wants to pass the guard but Wex is defending well.
Wex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wex tries to get out of the position.
Wex makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wex.
Wex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manevski is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manevski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manevski trying to control but Wex is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wex is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manevski is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manevski wants to pass the guard but Wex is keeping the position.
Wex is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manevski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wex's guard.
Wex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manevski trying to control but Wex is working from the bottom.
Manevski being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bilo Wex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Goran Manevski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice jab there from Wex.
Manevski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wex misses with a series of wild punches.
Wex fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wex misses with the combination.
Wex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manevski's head.
A big right from Wex misses.
Manevski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good exchange - Wex coming out on top.
Wex fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manevski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manevski wants to clinch up but Wex keeps it at a distance.
Wex lands a left and a right that send Manevski crashing to the mat, dazed. Wex thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Manevski is rocked!
Manevski is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manevski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manevski is still on wobbly legs! Can Wex finish him?
Wex lands a big uppercut and Manevski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Manevski looks OK. Wex waves Manevski back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wex.
Bilo Wex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wex throws an overhand right that has Manevski reeling! Wex follows up with more punches and Manevski is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bilo Wex!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester Green could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zach Palmer's chin.
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palmer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Green - the referee stops the clock and Palmer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Green. Palmer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Palmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palmer.
Lester Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Palmer.
Palmer tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Palmer enables Green to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Palmer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Green working some strikes from top position.
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Green pushes down on Palmer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green content to control rather than advance.
Palmer has hold of Green's hands but Green slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Green drops an elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
Green working the head and body with strikes.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Palmer is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green landing with the ground and pound.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Palmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working Palmer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Green working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
Green has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Green trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Green stands up over Palmer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Palmer looks gassed!
Green works over Palmer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Green controlling the action here.
Green working over Palmer with some ground and pound. Palmer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Palmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Green scores with a couple of nice shots.
Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Green lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palmer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Green trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green landing with the ground and pound.
Green distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green with a nice head shot there.
Green with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palmer is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palmer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Palmer is still in real trouble! Can Green finish him?
Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Palmer seems to have recovered his senses.
Green passes Palmer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Green drops an elbow to the side of Palmer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Green sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Palmer to the ground! Green dives into full mount looking to finish!
Green loads up with a big shot that hurts Palmer! He's pulled Green in close but Green has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Palmer survive? More strikes from Green and Palmer is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lester Green!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Shurygalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurygalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is White Trash Party. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Shurygalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shurygalo has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mugabe fails to land.
Shurygalo stalling the fight.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch.
Mugabe misses with a combination
and Shurygalo counters by moving into the clinch.
Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Mugabe shoots in but Shurygalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mugabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shurygalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Shurygalo.
Stalling in the clinch from Shurygalo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shurygalo.
Come on Shurygalo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shurygalo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shurygalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
The referee calls for Shurygalo to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nolan Shurygalo.
Mugabe misses with a takedown attempt - Shurygalo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mugabe moves forwards but Shurygalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mugabe tries to keep at a distance but Shurygalo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robert Mugabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shurygalo throws a series of strikes that have Mugabe backpedaling.
Mugabe is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mugabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Shurygalo finish him?
Shurygalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shurygalo stalling.
Mugabe seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nolan Shurygalo.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but Mugabe is having none of it.
Mugabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shurygalo swivels and escapes.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mugabe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo connects with the punch.
Shurygalo clinches up against the cage.
Shurygalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shurygalo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Shurygalo moves into the clinch.
Shurygalo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mugabe's efforts to push away.
Shurygalo taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shurygalo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shurygalo is breathing heavily.
Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Mugabe scores with a four punch combination!
Mugabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shurygalo rushes Mugabe and presses him up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shurygalo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shurygalo slowing the pace effectively.
Mugabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mugabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo gets through Mugabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mugabe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shurygalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Mugabe tries to score a body lock takedown but Shurygalo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mugabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mugabe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mugabe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mugabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shurygalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe shoots in looking for a takedown. Shurygalo tries to sprawl out of it but Mugabe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shurygalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mugabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shurygalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shurygalo has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shurygalo avoiding damage as Mugabe throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Shurygalo to work.
Mugabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shurygalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shurygalo as he jumps to the side.
Mugabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shurygalo counters by moving into the clinch.
Shurygalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Mugabe gets an underhook and turns Shurygalo into the cage.
Mugabe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shurygalo smiles and moves away.
Mugabe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mugabe tries to bum rush Shurygalo with a series of wild strikes but Shurygalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shurygalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mugabe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mugabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mugabe misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Shurygalo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mugabe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shurygalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mugabe swinging wildly here.
Mugabe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mugabe misses with the combination.
Mugabe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shurygalo swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Shurygalo as Mugabe shoots in.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mugabe.
Shurygalo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shurygalo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shurygalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugabe shoots in looking for a takedown. Shurygalo tries to sprawl out of it but Mugabe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shurygalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mugabe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo moves forwards but Mugabe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mugabe tries to keep at a distance but Shurygalo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shurygalo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mugabe wants to break free but Shurygalo has control.
Mugabe tries to score a body lock takedown but Shurygalo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shurygalo effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nolan Shurygalo.
Shurygalo has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Mugabe.
Mugabe trying to control the position but instead, Shurygalo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mugabe into the cage.
Mugabe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shurygalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mugabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shurygalo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mugabe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shurygalo prevents it.
Mugabe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shurygalo is trying to stall.
Mugabe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shurygalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mugabe shoots in looking for a takedown but Shurygalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mugabe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mugabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mugabe is looking to chop away at Shurygalo's legs.
Mugabe shoots in for a double leg but Shurygalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mugabe misses with a shot to the body
and Shurygalo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo stalling in the clinch but Mugabe improves position.
Mugabe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shurygalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mugabe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shurygalo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mugabe.
Mugabe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shurygalo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch.
Mugabe shoots in for a double leg but Shurygalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shurygalo as he avoids it easily.
Mugabe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mugabe throws a combination that misses
and Shurygalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shurygalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mugabe, pushing him back against the cage.
Shurygalo stalling.
Shurygalo looking to stall.
Mugabe has had enough of the clinch but Shurygalo keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe looking for a takedown.
Mugabe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shurygalo breaks from the clinch.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shurygalo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mugabe throws a leg kick
and Shurygalo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mugabe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shurygalo has him pressed against the cage.
Mugabe tries to pull guard but Shurygalo holds him up against the cage and eventually Mugabe drops back down to his feet.
Shurygalo has Mugabe pressed against the cage, preventing Mugabe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nolan Shurygalo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mugabe looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shurygalo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mugabe is trying to force a seperation but Shurygalo has the dominant position.
Mugabe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shurygalo prevents it.
Shurygalo breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Shurygalo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shurygalo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mugabe's head.
Shurygalo jabs Mugabe right on the nose. Mugabe blinks but takes it well.
Mugabe misses with a two punch combination.
Shurygalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Mugabe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shurygalo tries to clinch but Mugabe moves out of range.
Mugabe tries for a takedown but Shurygalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shurygalo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mugabe, pushing him back against the cage.
Shurygalo managing to block the knees to the body from Mugabe.
Shurygalo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shurygalo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Shurygalo scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shurygalo blocking some punches.
Mugabe tries to pull guard but Shurygalo won't allow it.
Nolan Shurygalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mugabe.
Shurygalo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo manages to break the clinch.
Shurygalo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shurygalo clinches up against the cage.
Shurygalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mugabe can't break the clinch.
Shurygalo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mugabe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shurygalo smiles and moves away.
Mugabe misses with a double jab
and Shurygalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Shurygalo as Mugabe shoots in.
Shurygalo tries to clinch up.
Mugabe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mugabe misses with a takedown attempt - Shurygalo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown but Shurygalo shows good takedown defense.
Shurygalo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe misses with a double jab
and Shurygalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugabe cracks Shurygalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mugabe shoots in for a takedown but Shurygalo shows good takedown defense.
Mugabe shoots for a double leg takedown but Shurygalo sprawls well. He's pushed Mugabe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shurygalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mugabe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shurygalo defends it nicely.
Shurygalo moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is trying to push Shurygalo away but Shurygalo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shurygalo leaning against his opponent.
Shurygalo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mugabe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shurygalo is pushing Mugabe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mugabe blocking some punches.
Shurygalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mugabe can't break the clinch.
Mugabe looking to slow down the pace here.
Mugabe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A short uppercut from Shurygalo.
Shurygalo is pressed up against the cage. Mugabe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shurygalo down to the mat. Shurygalo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mugabe throws a front kick aimed at Shurygalo's knee but Shurygalo avoids it well.
Mugabe gets tackled into the cage by Shurygalo. Shurygalo maintains the clinch.
Mugabe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shurygalo breaks from the clinch.
Mugabe throws a series of punches but Shurygalo avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Mugabe scores with a four punch combination!
Shurygalo is looking to clinch but Mugabe is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mugabe.
Mugabe shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shurygalo breaks from the clinch.
Robert Mugabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shurygalo throws a series of punches but Mugabe moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Shurygalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shurygalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Shurygalo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Vetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leben comes to the cage accompanied by Changes. Otto Vetch acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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187 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Leben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otto Vetch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetch misses with a head kick.
Leben throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leben doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vetch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leben lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vetch circles away quickly and effectively.
Vetch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leben is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leben has managed to clinch.
Leben trying to stall but Vetch improves his position.
Leben working aggressively here.
Vetch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leben wants to get back to striking at distance but Vetch won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leben.
Vetch has Leben pressed against the cage, preventing Leben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leben has had enough of the clinch but Vetch keeps him there for the moment.
Vetch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leben.
A head punch on the inside from Vetch fails to land.
Leben tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vetch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vetch leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vetch throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Leben's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vetch struggles to land a body shot inside as Leben controls his hands.
Vetch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leben misses with a punch on the inside.
Leben wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leben.
Leben tries to pull guard but Vetch holds him up against the cage and eventually Leben drops back down to his feet.
Leben misses with some punches.
Vetch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leben misses with an elbow over the top.
Vetch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vetch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leben blocks an uppercut.
Vetch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leben gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leben manages to break the clinch.
Vetch cracks Leben with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Leben misses.
A head kick from Vetch lands but Leben takes it in his stride.
Vetch misses with a straight left.
Vetch dodges the punch combination from Leben.
Leben really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben has Vetch up against the cage in a clinch.
Leben blocks an uppercut.
Leben drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vetch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vetch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leben is defending well for now.
Leben misses with some punches.
Vetch scores with a shoulder strike.
Vetch misses with some punches.
Come on Vetch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leben stalling in the clinch but Vetch improves position.
Leben has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vetch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lebens head.
Leben avoids the elbow strike from Vetch, against the cage.
Vetch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leben wants to break free but Vetch has control.
Vetch is stalling here.
Leben throws a punch but it's blocked by Vetch.
Vetch misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetch has Leben pressed against the cage, preventing Leben from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vetch.
Leben pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vetch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Vetch is controlling him.
Leben blocks a body shot from Vetch.
Vetch stalling in the clinch but Leben improves position.
Leben blocking some punches.
Vetch trying to control the position but instead, Leben has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vetch into the cage.
Vetch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leben.
Vetch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leben backwards.
Vetch jumps guard but Leben stands there with Vetch around his waist. Vetch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vetch prevents a body shot from Leben.
Leben can't break the clinch.
Vetch lands a shoulder strike.
Vetch misses with some punches.
Vetch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vetch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vetch trying to land knees to the body.
Leben stalling in the clinch but Vetch improves position.
Vetch prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Leben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A short left from Vetch.
Leben lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leben wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leben tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vetch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vetch has a couple of punches blocked by Leben.
Vetch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leben throws a punch but it's blocked by Vetch.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Vetch is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vetch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leben is leaning against Vetch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leben avoiding damage as Vetch throws knees to the body.
Vetch throws a head punch that misses.
Vetch prevents Leben from breaking the clinch.
Leben on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vetch scores with a hook to the body.
Leben is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vetch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vetch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vetch tries to land a knee to the head but Leben blocks with his arms.
A short right from Leben.
Vetch throws a head punch that misses.
Leben holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leben tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leben throws a punch but it's blocked by Vetch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Vetch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body kick from Vetch.
Chris Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vetch.
Vetch thows a body shot but no joy.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Vetch's head but Vetch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leben taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vetch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vetch prevents Leben from breaking the clinch.
Leben is trying to break the clinch but Vetch has him pressed against the cage.
Leben misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leben wants to get back to striking at distance but Vetch won't allow it.
Leben lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Leben's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leben blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vetch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vetch blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leben's elbow.
Leben's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leben misses with a head kick.
Leben tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vetch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vetch dips to his left and cracks Leben with an uppercut!
Donk. Vetch catches Leben right on the button with a cross.
Vetch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chris Leben is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leben takes one on the button.
Vetch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leben is defended easily by Vetch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leben tries to clinch there but Vetch circles away.
Vetch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vetch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leben's head.
Leben is rocked!
Vetch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Leben is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vetch lands a leg kick that knocks Leben off balance momentarily.
Leben takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leben seems to have got his legs back now.
Otto Vetch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vetch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vetch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vetch blocking some punches.
Vetch lands a nice shot to the body.
Vetch slowing the pace effectively.
Vetch misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vetch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leben's brow.
Leben lands a shoulder strike.
Vetch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vetch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vetch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vetch stuns Leben with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vetch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leben takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vetch cracks Leben on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Leben falls backwards against the cage. Vetch follows up with more strikes that drop Leben to his knees. Vetch keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Leben! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Vetch!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy LeBatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axel Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy LeBatts!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBatts swings for the body but Slaughter moves out of range.
LeBatts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LeBatts feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaughters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Slaughter throws a sloppy head kick and LeBatts moves out of range easily.
LeBatts digs a good body shot into Slaughter's ribs.
LeBatts scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBatts lands a big right hand that sends Slaughter crashing to the mat! LeBatts stays standing though and waves Slaughter back to his feet!
Slaughter is rocked!
LeBatts lands with a good body shot.
Oh Slaughter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slaughter is breathing heavily.
LeBatts shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Slaughter takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - LeBatts sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Slaughter bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frenchy LeBatts!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sabotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Rovanpera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rovanpera has chosen Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Sergei Sabotka has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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28
145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Sabotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Rovanpera!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovanpera thows a body shot but no joy.
Rovanpera blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabotka. Rovanpera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rovanpera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rovanpera showed some decent athleticism there.
Rovanpera prevents Sabotka from improving his position.
Rovanpera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rovanpera trying to pass the guard but Sabotka defending well.
Rovanpera stalling.
Rovanpera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovanpera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rovanpera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rovanpera takes Sabotka's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sabotka is in trouble.
I really don't envy Sabotka right now.
Sabotka is keeping busy.
Sabotka is trying to break free.
Rovanpera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sabotka's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rovanpera is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sabotka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sabotka for a finish.
Rovanpera looking for the choke from the back.
Rovanpera has good solid back control here.
Sabotka prevents Rovanpera from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera keeps control of the position as Sabotka tries to break free.
Rovanpera keeps control of the position easily here as Sabotka tries to buck him off.
Sabotka is keeping busy.
Rovanpera doesn't have the hooks in and Sabotka manages to turn into his guard.
Rovanpera working a defensive guard but Sabotka manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sabotka wants to stand but Rovanpera has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rovanpera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sabotka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sabotka wants to stand up but Rovanpera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rovanpera wants to control but Sabotka is keeping busy.
Sabotka tries to stand and escape but Rovanpera is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rovanpera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sabotka wanted to stand there but Rovanpera had control of the position.
Rovanpera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sabotka is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Rovanpera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rovanpera lands a glancing blow to the side of Sabotka's head.
Rovanpera lands a jab to the nose.
Sergei Sabotka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rovanpera keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rovanpera.
Rovanpera throws a right hand that Sabotka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sabotka also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rovanpera.
Sabotka tries to close the distance and clinch but Rovanpera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rovanpera walks into a stiff left hand from Sabotka.
Sabotka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rovanpera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sabotka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rovanpera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabotka staying out of range there.
Rovanpera throws a shot from downtown. Sabotka moves away and avoids it.
Sabotka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rovanpera checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rovanpera thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Rovanpera misses.
Sabotka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rovanpera is out of range and Sabotka settles back down.
Rovanpera connects with a body shot.
Rovanpera misses the body punch
and Sabotka counters with an outside leg kick.
Sabotka is looking to clinch but Rovanpera is avoiding it.
Sabotka motions for Rovanpera to come forward. Sabotka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rovanpera thows a body shot but no joy.
Sabotka ducks under a wild hook from Rovanpera.
Sabotka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rovanpera swings for the body but Sabotka moves out of range.
Rovanpera misses with a body shot.
Sabotka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rovanpera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rovanpera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sabotka moves out of range as Rovanpera strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka throws a nice head kick!
Sabotka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rovanpera doesn't seem bothered though.
Sabotka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rovanpera at a distance.
Rovanpera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sabotka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sabotka connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabotka.
Rovanpera is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabotka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rovanpera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabotka digs a good body shot into Rovanpera's ribs.
Rovanpera throws a sloppy body shot
and Sabotka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sabotka throws a sloppy head kick and Rovanpera moves out of range easily.
Rovanpera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sabotka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rovanpera is in Sabotka's guard.
Sabotka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rovanpera is looking for a sweep. Sabotka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sabotka tries to stand and escape but Rovanpera is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera trying to hold on to Sabotka's head to control him but Sabotka postures up.
Sabotka wants to stand up but Rovanpera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rovanpera is looking for a sweep. Sabotka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rovanpera is positioning himself well to prevent Sabotka advancing to mount.
Sabotka tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sabotka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sabotka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sabotka slips under a jab from Rovanpera.
Sabotka misses with a head kick.
Rovanpera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rovanpera throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sabotka counter with a right hand.
Rovanpera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rovanpera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sabotka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rovanpera connects with a body shot that sends Sabotka's belly button to the back.
Rovanpera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sabotka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabotka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rovanpera to score with a decent uppercut.
Rovanpera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sabotka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses.
Rovanpera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Sabotka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sabotka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rovanpera throws a body punch but Sabotka moves out of range.
Sabotka tests Rovanpera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabotka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sabotka throws a leg kick but Rovanpera sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rovanpera clinches up with Sabotka and pushes him back against the cage.
Sabotka misses with an elbow over the top.
Rovanpera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabotka backwards.
Rovanpera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rovanpera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sabotka.
A left hand lands to the body for Rovanpera.
A shot in the inside from Rovanpera.
Sabotka lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sabotka trying to land knees to the body.
Rovanpera tries to pull guard but Sabotka won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rovanpera.
Rovanpera pulls guard effortlessly.
Rovanpera has a closed guard, preventing Sabotka from standing up.
Rovanpera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rovanpera wants to take a breather but Sabotka is having none of it.
Rovanpera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rovanpera trying to control from half guard but Sabotka is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovanpera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sabotka keeping hold of Rovanpera's head, controlling as best he can.
Rovanpera trying to control from half guard but Sabotka is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rovanpera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Seppo Rovanpera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rovanpera looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabotka is just out of range.
Rovanpera looks to throw the jab but Sabotka is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rovanpera.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabotka.
Sergei Sabotka is winning the standup battle so far.
Rovanpera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sabotka tries to work over Rovanpera's front leg with a kick but Rovanpera checks it.
Sabotka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rovanpera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabotka manages to avoid it.
Sabotka misses with a low kick.
Sabotka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabotka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rovanpera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sabotka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
An inside leg kick from Sabotka misses.
Sabotka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sabotka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rovanpera.
Sabotka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rovanpera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sabotka. That's going to slow Rovanpera down.
Rovanpera moves out of range of the leg kick from Sabotka.
Rovanpera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rovanpera blocks a leg kick.
Sabotka misses with a body kick.
Rovanpera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sabotka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Seppo Rovanpera has been cut.
Rovanpera blocks the elbow strike.
Rovanpera blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Rovanpera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rovanpera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seppo Rovanpera!
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